Glossary Terms Archive - 17勛圖 /glossary/ Fri, 31 May 2024 19:00:25 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Academic Advisor /glossary/academic-advisor/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:08:45 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37300 Advisors guide and advise students to make informed choices related to their program of study, course selection, career choices, and other matters. Note that students bear ultimate responsibility for completing […]

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]]> Advisors guide and advise students to make informed choices related to their program of study, course selection, career choices, and other matters. Note that students bear ultimate responsibility for completing all requirements for graduation.

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]]> Academic Calendar /glossary/academic-calendar/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:09:53 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37302 The academic calendar lists pertinent dates related to academic programming, opening and closing dates, and other official information. The calendar is listed in the College Catalog and posted on the […]

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]]> The academic calendar lists pertinent dates related to academic programming, opening and closing dates, and other official information. The calendar is listed in the College Catalog and posted on the College website.

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]]> Academic Probation /glossary/academic-probation/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:10:21 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37304 All colleges require students to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) to remain in school. Any student not maintaining satisfactory progress toward his/her educational objectives will be placed […]

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]]> All colleges require students to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) to remain in school. Any student not maintaining satisfactory progress toward his/her educational objectives will be placed on probation for a semester.

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]]> Academic Suspension /glossary/academic-suspension/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:10:51 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37306 Students must meet cumulative GPA standards in order to maintain enrollment. Criteria needed to avoid suspension are listed in the College Catalog.

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]]> Students must meet cumulative GPA standards in order to maintain enrollment. Criteria needed to avoid suspension are listed in the College Catalog.

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]]> Add/Drop Period /glossary/add-drop-period/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:11:17 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37308 The add/drop period at the beginning of the semester is the time in which students may make schedule changes to their class schedule without incurring a failing grade.

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]]> The add/drop period at the beginning of the semester is the time in which students may make schedule changes to their class schedule without incurring a failing grade.

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]]> Alumni /glossary/alumni/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:11:34 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37310 An alumni is a person who has graduated from the College.A male is called an alumnus, while a female is called an alumna.

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]]> An alumni is a person who has graduated from the College.A male is called an alumnus, while a female is called an alumna.

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]]> Asynchronous Courses /glossary/asynchronous-courses/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:12:44 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37313 A nontraditional approach to classes that do not meet face-to-face. Students do not attend class at a set time, but rather, access pre-recorded lectures and digital curriculum materials and respond […]

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]]> A nontraditional approach to classes that do not meet face-to-face. Students do not attend class at a set time, but rather, access pre-recorded lectures and digital curriculum materials and respond through email, discussion boards, social networking, and collaborative documents at a time of their own choosing.

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]]> Audit /glossary/audit/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:12:57 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37315 A student who does not want to receive credit or a grade in a course may, with approval of the College, audit a course as a visitor. The student usually […]

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]]> A student who does not want to receive credit or a grade in a course may, with approval of the College, audit a course as a visitor. The student usually must pay the tuition for the course. A student who audits a course usually cannot ask or petition the College at a later date to obtain college credit for the audited course.

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]]> Bachelor Degree (also called a Baccalaureate Degree) /glossary/bachelors-degree-also-called-a-baccalaureate-degree/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:13:16 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37317 This degree is the undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges and universities. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires that a portion of the student studies be dedicated to the arts […]

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]]> This degree is the undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges and universities. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires that a portion of the student studies be dedicated to the arts (literature, language, music, etc.). The Bachelor of Science degree requires that a portion of the studies be dedicated to the sciences (chemistry, biology, math, etc.). The minimum credit hour requirement for a bachelor degree is 120 hours.

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]]> Bookstore /glossary/bookstore/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:13:31 +0000 https://dev.ferrum.edu/?post_type=glossary&p=37319 The College has partnered with Akademos to provide easy ordering of textbook options online. The Panther Grounds houses the campus spirits shop as well as a coffee shop with to-go […]

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]]> The College has partnered with Akademos to provide easy ordering of textbook options online. The Panther Grounds houses the campus spirits shop as well as a coffee shop with to-go food options. Visit the bookstore.

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